Blue Bloods’ Nicky star shares regret at limited scenes with co-star: ‘I’d learn a lot!’

Blue Bloods: Sneak peek for season 13 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sami Gayle has starred as Nicky Reagan in CBS’ procedural drama Blue Bloods since season one. Although that character has been missing from screens since season 10, the actress opened lifted the lid on her regrets. During an interview, Sami admitted she had starred in more scenes with Steve Schirripa, who played Detective Anthony Abetemarco. She shared: ‘I am such a fan of his work from The Sopranos to The Secret Life of the American Teenager. ‘And I think I’d learn a lot from working with him,’ Sami added to Glitter magazine. Steve was introduced to fans as Detective Abetemarco in season six and became a close family friend. READ MORE: Mike Tindall sparks uproar for ’embarrassing’ the royals Blue Bloods: Nicky Reagan star opened up on her regrets Blue Bloods: Nicky Reagan could return in season 13 READ MORE Strictly fans devastated after results for week eight leaked ‘Gutted!’ Although he had a number of disagreements with Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) he became friends with Nicky’s mother Erin (Bridget Moynahan) and the other Reagan family members. He became close friends with Erin through his work as a senior detective for the DA’s Investigations Unit and often assisted her with her cases. The family patriarch, Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) also took a huge liking to Abetemarco and has had him round for the family dinner, which was usually limited to family members. However, as Abetemarco and Erin have a professional relationship he didn’t really spend a lot of time with her daughter, Nicky. Blue Bloods: Detective Anthony Abetemarco is played by Steve Schirripa Blue Bloods: Detective Anthony Abetemarco was invited to dinner While the dinner table was usually full, there was a huge difference when Frank’s granddaughter Nicky left New York for San Francisco. After making her first appearance in the pilot episode, it also took fans a while to adjust to the show without her when she left for her new job in season 10. Nicky paved her own career as she moved away to help minority start-ups and green initiatives in urban areas. This was a surprise for the Reagan family, as all of Frank’s children followed in his footsteps in law enforcement. DON’T MISS… Mike Tindall dishes brutal response to Matt Hancock ‘Bulls**t’ [INSIGHT] Blue Bloods fans distraught as new episode of CBS drama delayed [REACTION] Blue Bloods season 13: Abigail Baker’s exit ‘sealed’ [THEORY] Erin Reagan is an assistant district attorney with hopes of eventually becoming the district attorney. His eldest son Danny Reagan (Donny Wahlberg) is a detective at the NYPD, while Frank’s youngest child James Reagan (Will Estes) recently transitioned from his role as a sergeant. The return of season 13, saw Jamie take on a new job as a field intelligence sergeant, which required him to keep secrets from his family. Although, so much has happened since her departure viewers could be in for a surprise when Nicky returns for a Sunday dinner. Trending